At 3:32 PM, our department was alerted for a yard on fire to the rear of a property on the 300 block of Church Street. The caller reported a 6' x 6' area on fire, rapidly spreading with trees right next to the flames.

Rescue 65 and Chief 65 responded to the incident. Firefighters stretched a 1 & ¾" hose line via a property on Church Street. A section of wood fence which was on fire was knocked down ... (Full Story & Photos)

At our March board meeting, Chris Brignola was honored with Life Membership. Life Membership is attained after 25 years of active service to the fire company.

Chris began as a junior firefighter at Kimberton Fire Company in 1991. After almost a decade, Chris transferred to Phoenix Hose, Hook & Ladder Co., where he continues to volunteer today.

During his time with Phoenixville, Chris previously ... (Full Story & Photos)

During Tuesday's Borough of Phoenixville Council Meeting, Tanner Kouba, Ian McCormick and Jack Nudy were sworn in as full-time career firefighters. The trio affirmed their oath of office with family and friends at their side. The oath was administered by Council President Jonathan Ewald.

Tanner Kouba joins the Department after working full-time most recently with Main Line Health - Riddle EMS. Tanner ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 05:21 AM, our department was alerted for Ladder 65 to respond as part of a relief group from Chester County to assist Abington Township Fire Department on a multi-alarm fire at a massive industrial facility. The location of the fire was the SPS Technologies on Highland Avenue in Abington Township, Montgomery County.

A crew with Ladder 65-1 responded to the incident. The initial assignment for ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, our personnel gathered for our biennial appreciation banquet. This occasion offers an opportunity to enhance social relations and camaraderie. It also celebrates achievements and commends exceptional effort and dedication to our department. The following awards were presented:

Fire Chiefs Award
Frank Miller

Fire Chiefs Award
Mark Koenig

Brian M. Gallagher Memorial Award [₁]
Tyler ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 8:38 AM, our department was alerted for an engine to assist Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. with a house fire on the 1200 block of Audrey Lane in Schuylkill Township. The house was reported to be fully involved with fire.

Engine, Rescue, Ladder 65-1, Utility 65-2, and MICU 65-2 responded to the incident. Fire crews arrived to find a well-advanced fire. Phoenixville firefighters assisted with placing ... (Full Story & Photos)

The past couple weeks, our firefighters participated in an Elevator Rescue Emergencies Course. As part of this training, we visited a few locations around town to practice working with elevators of various types and lifting mechanisms. The course primarily covers the safe handling of a malfunctioning elevator and carefully removing any confined occupants. The knowledge gained from this training opportunity ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 5:44 PM, our department was alerted for an engine to assist UPT Fire & Emergency Services with a house fire in the 300 block of Old State Road in Upper Providence Township. The caller reported their house was filling with smoke.

Deputy Chief and Rescue 65 responded to the incident. Our crew was assigned to control utilities to the house, place ground ladders around the exterior, and assist with ... (Full Story & Photos)